Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2318

Question: The length of a rectangle is 20% more than its breadth. What will be the ratio of the area of this rectangle to the area of a square whose side is equal to the breadth of the rectangle?

Options:

A) 5 : 6

B) 6 : 5

C) 2 : 1

D) Data inadequate

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Let the breadth of the rectangle be x. According to the question, Length =1.20x Area of rectangle $ =1.20x\times x=1.20x^{2} $ Area of square $ =x\times x=x^{2} $ Required ratio $ =\frac{1.20x^{2}}{x^{2}}=\frac{12}{10}=\frac{6}{5}=6:5 $